Trenton, NJ: New Jersey law says a sitting governor is barred from receiving ... "any compensation, salary, honorarium, fee, or other form of income from any source, other than the compensation paid or reimbursed to him by the State for the performance of official duties." Share more:

As we commemorate the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the Sierra Club is reflecting on how much more needs to be done to help our communities and protect our coasts. Hurricane Sandy impacted so many people and communities. As we look forward, we need to also look back and see where we’ve been and where we are going. What will happen to our state when the next storm comes? Our concern is that not only…

The United States Department of Interior has announced today that it is moving forward with their plan build wind off the coast of New York. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Interior Department plan to lease 79,350 acres for offshore wind in a December 15 commercial wind lease sale. The New York Wind Energy Area starts approximately nautical miles (nm) from Jones Beach, NY. From its western edge, the area extends…

Sierra Club Hosts Hurricane Sandy Anniversary Town Hall: Are We Stronger Than the Next Storm? Tonight in Brick, the New Jersey Sierra Club is holding a town hall to commemorate the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. Citizens and neighbors will hear from panelists, experts, and people impacted by Sandy on how it has changed our environment. We will discuss the climate and environmental impacts along the shore and in places like…

Six Flags has agreed to stop the clear-cut of 16,000 trees before New Jersey Sierra Club and other environmental groups can have our day in Court. We had requested an injunction against Six Flags and KDC solar from conducting any clear-cutting activities because we believe they needed to wait until the outcome of our litigation. Our litigation contested approvals from the Jackson Twp. Committee and Planning Board. This stay is a victory…

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) State Energy Efficiency Scorecard for 2016 has been released showing New Jersey's drop to 24th in the nation. This scorecard ranks states on their policy and program efforts and recommends ways that states can improve their energy efficiency performance in various policy areas. New Jersey used to be 7th in the nation, however this year New Jersey dropped another three spots, to 24th. Massachusetts and California tied for the top spot. Before the…

“This is a total bait and switch screw job,” Jacqueline Wells Lubinski wrote on New Jersey ’s Facebook page. “If anyone thinks that ALL that collected money will go JUST TOWARD bridges and roads they live in Looneyville!” Read More: How every NJ Assembly member voted on the 23-cent gas tax hike |

Hoboken, NJ: Multiple fatalities and injuries reported as a NJ train crash derailment into Station causes mass causality at Hoboken station. The Station roof collapsed onto multiple people at the station. The push train appears to have traveled beyond bumper posts, up onto the platform, and into Station structure at high speed. The train did not stop and launched into the air hitting the station's roof. NJ Transit trains are not…

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US STRONG news – Washington, DC: The White House reports 6.01.2020. Rose Garden 6:43 P.M. EDT. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. My fellow Americans: My first and highest duty as President is to defend our great country and the American people. I […]

US Strong news – Washington, DC: The White House reports 5.30.2020. Rose Garden. May 29, 2020 2:48 P.M. EDT. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Good afternoon. Thank you. I’m here today to talk about our relationship with China and several new measures to protect

US STRONG news – Washington, DC: The White House reports 6.01.2020. Rose Garden 6:43 P.M. EDT. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. My fellow Americans: My first and highest duty as President is to defend our great country and the American […]

US Strong news – Washington, DC: The White House reports 5.30.2020. Rose Garden. May 29, 2020 2:48 P.M. EDT. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Good afternoon. Thank you. I’m here today to talk about our relationship with China and several new measures to protect

US STRONG news – Washington, DC: The White House reports 5.26.2020. Today, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives of approximately 50 States, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to discuss best […]

US STRONG news – Atlanta, GA: CDC reports 5.23.2020. CDC offers the following general considerations to help communities of faith discern how best to practice their beliefs while keeping their staff and congregations safe. Millions of Americans embrace worship as an […]

US Strong news – Washington, DC: The White House reports 5.22.2020. Our Nation mourns for every life lost to the coronavirus pandemic, and we share in the suffering of all those who endured pain and illness from the outbreak. Through our grief, America stands steadfast

US STRONG news – Washington, DC: The White House 5.22.2020 reports: President Trump, “We want our churches and our places of faith and worship; we want them to open. And CDC is going to be — I believe today they’re going to be issuing a

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US STRONG news – Washington, DC: The White House reports 5.17.2020. South Lawn. 1:07 P.M. EDT. Q So, Mr. President, President — former President Obama seemed to suggest that you aren’t even pretending to be in charge. What’s your […]

US STRONG news – Washington, DC: The White House reports 5.18.2020. Roundtable with Restaurant Executives and Industry Leaders State Dining Room. 2:47 P.M. EDT. THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. We’re here with the leaders of the restaurant […]

US Strong news – Washington, DC: C-Span reports 5.14.2020. Watch Video. Rick Bright, the recent director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) who filed a whistleblower complaint alleging he was forced out of his job, testified before the House […]